Good morning, Santa Barbara.

U.S. Air Force veteran Donna Rathbun shared her military story — highlighting her early service and the challenges women faced — at the Goleta Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen military members.

Nearly 100 locals attended the event, which featured the national anthem, a rifle salute, and remarks from community leaders about duty and sacrifice.

On May 26 around 3:42 p.m., Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue rescued a hiker with an injured ankle from Hot Springs Trail using off-highway vehicles and took the injured person to Cottage Hospital for further treatment.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly trying to set a sleeping person's blanket on fire on the 500 block of East Yanonali Street—passersby quickly put out the flames—and although the victim was not hurt, their blanket and clothing sustained burn marks while suspect Joshua Woodruff was later found on the 800 block of East Montecito Street and booked on felony charges for assault likely to produce great bodily injury and arson.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning after setting fire to a blanket under which someone was lying in the 500 block of East Yanonali Street—police say the victim was uninjured but suffered burned clothing and the suspect was later taken into custody on the 800 block of East Montecito Street and booked on charges of felony assault likely to produce great bodily injury and felony arson.

Architect Greg Rech and writer Betsy J.

Green joined journalist Josh Molina in a discussion about the 1925 earthquake that killed 11 people and reshaped Santa Barbara’s architecture. The talk also noted upcoming centennial commemorations—lectures, walking tours and a museum exhibit planned for June.

The Immigrant Legal Defense Center has been honored as California Nonprofit of the Year 2025 by Assemblymember Gregg Hart for providing pro bono legal help to immigrants on the Central Coast — its work supports families facing deportation proceedings.

SpaceX will launch the Falcon 9 today at 9:14 a.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 on South Base to send 24 Starlink satellites into orbit and may use backup windows until 1:14 p.m.—the booster will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship in the Pacific Ocean, weather permitting.

San Marcos’ Matteo Burdick and Dos Pueblos’ Noah Grant were named Co-Players of the Year after they led their teams to secure automatic playoff berths in the Channel League boys volleyball race — 20 players also earned All-League honors this season.

Santa Margarita Catholic High senior Hudson Vedder won the Santa Barbara City Golf Championship on Monday at Santa Barbara Golf Club after shooting nine under par on Sunday with 10 birdies and one bogey and finishing one under par on Monday to secure a $700 purse.

His win marked a comeback—he missed the cut three years ago.

2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Registration fees apply — Experience swimming, running, and biathlon events against the stunning Santa Barbara coastline.

UCSB Wind Ensemble & UCSB Choirs Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall — General ($10), Senior/Military/Non-UCSB Students ($7), UCSB Students/Children under 12 (FREE) — Experience a vibrant collaboration of wind and choral music featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions.

Mitch Kashmar Live Performance in Santa Barbara

7-10:30 p.m. — Carrillo Recreation Center — $35 general/$45 VIP — Experience the soulful sounds of blues legend Mitch Kashmar along with local favorites Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan.

UCSB Gamelan Ensemble

5-8 p.m. — Karl Geiringer Hall — Free entry — Experience the enchanting sounds of traditional Indonesian gamelan music performed by talented UCSB musicians.

2025 Nite Moves Summer Sunset Series

6 p.m. — Leadbetter Beach — Entry fee applies — Experience a thrilling evening of swimming, running, and biathlon events in scenic Santa Barbara.

Home & Garden Lifestyle Expo

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Earl Warren Showgrounds — Various show discounts — Explore hundreds of sustainable home and garden products and services under one roof.

Art KIT: Grant Writing, Funding, and Residencies Workshop

1-3:30 p.m. — Paseo Nuevo Conference Room — Cost info not provided — Explore the essentials of securing grants and funding for creative projects.

HOWL: Strawberry Moon

5-10 p.m. — Hotel Californian — Free entry — Experience inventive cocktails and personalized readings under the full Strawberry Moon.

Ryan Bingham Live in Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Santa Barbara Bowl — Ticket prices vary — Experience Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Ryan Bingham alongside The Texas Gentlemen for an unforgettable night of music.

Brandy Clark Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Lobero Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the renowned Brandy Clark and the legendary Mary Chapin Carpenter in an intimate live performance.